About the role
Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA), Home Department, Government of the Punjab, invites suitable candidates to apply for project positions.
The appointments are purely project-based and contractual for an initial period of one year. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, project requirements and availability of funds. Appointments are project-specific and will cease on completion of the project.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Scale | Monthly salary | Maximum age |
|---|
| Director | 1 | PPS-11 | Rs. 650,000 | 50 years |
| Admin Officer | 1 | PPS-07 | Rs. 200,000 | 45 years |
| Site In-Charge | 2 | PPS-06 | Rs. 150,000 | 35 years |
Eligibility
Director
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification and experience pathways:
1. B.E. Civil: At least 15 years of experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, with experience in construction projects for high-tech, purpose-built large buildings complying with national and international regulatory standards.
2. PhD: A PhD in Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biotechnology from a university or institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission. At least seven years of experience in clinical research, bioequivalence, drug analysis, laboratory management, quality systems and regulatory compliance is required. Experience with high-tech equipment, such as LC-MS/MS, together with international publications as a main author on method development or validation for drug testing in complex matrices, will be preferred.
3. FCPS, MD, MS, MPhil or MSc (Hons.): A qualification in Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biotechnology, with at least 45% marks, from a university or institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission. At least 10 years of experience is required, including clinical research, bioequivalence, drug analysis, laboratory management, quality, systems and regulatory compliance, including DRAP dossier submission. Experience with high-tech equipment, such as LC-MS/MS, together with international publications as a main author on method development or validation for drug testing in complex matrices, will be preferred.
Admin Officer
A master's degree representing 16 years of education in Human Resource Management, Public Policy, Public Administration or Management Sciences, or a master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, MPA or an equivalent qualification from a university or institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan is required. Candidates must have at least three years of experience in planning, budget and finance in a public-sector or reputed private-sector organization.
Site In-Charge
Candidates must hold a B.Tech. in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical, or any bachelor's degree representing 14 years of education, from a university or institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. At least three years of relevant experience and proficiency in MS Office are required.
Only post-qualification experience relevant to the advertised position will be considered.
How to apply
Apply online through https://www.pafda.gop.pk/careers with the required documents: CV or resume, recent photograph, educational certificates, experience certificates, CNIC and NOC wherever applicable. Applications and documents must be submitted online only; hard copies are not required.
Government employees must apply through the proper channel. Incomplete or incorrect applications and applications submitted after the closing date will not be entertained.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.
Detailed eligibility criteria are available at https://www.pafda.gop.pk/careers
The issuing office is the Director General, Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority, Punjab Science Enclave, Multan Road, Lahore-53700.
Important dates
The closing date for online applications is 30 November 2026.
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